Renewable Energy Technician

University of York; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK academic institution in York seeks a technician to support its laboratories. This role involves maintaining and repairing high precision instruments, providing technical support to students and staff, and supervising laboratory staff. The ideal candidate should have an undergraduate degree or equivalent experience, in-depth knowledge of electrical systems, and strong interpersonal skills. This position contributes to an inclusive working environment and offers opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of 3 phase electrical systems.
• Demonstrable experience of designing, constructing, or maintaining electrical equipment.
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Fault-finding, maintenance, and repair of specialised high precision instruments.
• Provide technical support to students and staff on various projects.
• Supervise Electrically Competent Staff in laboratories.

Skills

3 phase electrical systems

Electronic test and measurement equipment

IT and analytical skills

Training others in lab techniques

Interpersonal skills

Education

Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience

Professional registration (RSci/REng)

Job description

Department

The School of Physics, Engineering and Technology brings physicists and engineers together to push the frontiers of knowledge, foster innovation and meet the grand challenges facing society. Our aim is to deliver world-leading research in both fundamental and applied areas whilst developing new technologies that work for the public good, in an environment where everyone can thrive.

As a School, equality, diversity, and inclusion are central to our culture and we strive to provide a working environment which allows all staff and students to contribute fully, to flourish, and to excel. We aim to ensure that there is a supportive and egalitarian culture at all levels and across all staff groups and offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums, campus facilities and services to support staff from different backgrounds. We are proud to hold Juno Champion and Athena Swan silver awards, which recognise our commitment to creating an equitable and fully inclusive environment in which staff and students can thrive. We aim to inspire young people to engage with science and engineering through our outreach work.

You will work closely with a small team that will provide direct support including student facing to a mixture of laboratories within the larger facility preparing them for teaching activities. The team facilitates the running and maintenance of a wide range equipment. Also undertaking the design, development, construction, modification and repairs to a wide variety of standard and specialised equipment.

Role

Work undertaken by the team is diverse and includes: Schematic capture and PCB layout, 3D CAD modelling, 3D printing, preparation of laboratory equipment for teaching, repair and maintenance of existing equipment.

Role Specific Responsibilities

• Qualify as one of several Electrically Authorised/Competent Persons within the School support team.
• Fault-finding, maintenance and repair of specialised high precision instruments, electronic, electrical and electromechanical.
• Provide technical support to students and staff on a range of teaching and research projects including the design and build of bespoke electrical systems.
• Be responsible for the maintenance, modification, repair and operation of a range of equipment, including specialised high precision instruments within the facility.
• Supervise Electrically Competent Staff in the context of the Rotational Machines Laboratory and Renewable Energy Electrical Laboratory.

Skills, Experience & Qualification needed

You will have:

• Undergraduate degree, or equivalent relevant experience
• RSci/REng, or willingness to work towards, or equivalent professional registration
• In depth knowledge of 3 phase electrical systems
• In depth knowledge of electronic test and measurement equipment
• Demonstrable experience of designing, constructing, or maintaining electrical equipment
• Excellent IT and analytical skills using a range of specialist software
• Experience of training others in lab techniques and use of complex equipment
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with staff, students and external stakeholders
• Able to maintain a positive, open attitude toward others, to value and support colleagues. The ability to respond and integrate change and to demonstrate personal resilience

Interview date: To be confirmed

For informal enquiries: please contact Mark Chappell at [e-mail] or contact Katherine Abrahams on [e-mail]